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Rhineland-Palatinate

Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm

Bridge over the Altburger Bach – Schönecken Castle loop from Hersdorf

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Rhineland-Palatinate

Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm

Bridge over the Altburger Bach – Schönecken Castle loop from Hersdorf

Moderate

4.3

(60)

180

hikers

Bridge over the Altburger Bach – Schönecken Castle loop from Hersdorf

02:29

8.90km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Naturpark Hohes Venn-Eifel

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

1.90 km

Valley of the Rocks

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Valley of the rocks, here you walk along a stream below the rocks, unfortunately the stream does not always have water

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2

1.95 km

Bridge over the Altburger Bach

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Beautiful bridge over the Altburger Bach, which certainly carries a lot of water in winter / spring. Definitely particularly attractive at this time of the year.

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3

1.96 km

Altburgerbach Karst Stream and Cave

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4

2.00 km

Celtic refuge fort Schönecken

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These flee castles were strategically placed to defend highs. They were not used permanently and served the residents to protect themselves in armed conflicts.

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5

3.46 km

View of the Eifel Hills

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nice view!

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6

4.12 km

Schönecken Castle

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Schönecken Castle is a great vantage point over Schönecken towards Lascheid. Part of the Way of St. James in Germany. "Via Coloniensis"

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7

4.19 km

View of Schönecken

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Shortly before the castle you can enjoy the beautiful view again during a short break.

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8

7.47 km

View of Schönecken

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B

8.90 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.69 km

3.40 km

574 m

237 m

Surfaces

5.20 km

2.95 km

572 m

152 m

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